Easy French Food Blog

Nov 21, Pissaladiere Recipe

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:57:05 GMT

Pissaladiere is French pizza from Provence made with lots of onions, a few anchovies and a sprinkling of black olives. Serve it as an appetizer or even a main course.

Nov 10, Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:01:46 GMT

Here's a fabulously rich French chocolate mousse cake recipe made without flour. It is served with a luscious raspberry sauce recipe. Very easy!

Oct 18, Livarot Cheese

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:07:55 GMT

Livarot cheese is one of France's smellier cheeses. Get over the odor, and try it with a sip of Calvados for a lovely French experience.

Oct 7, Easy Ratatouille Recipe

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:55:02 GMT

An easy ratatouille recipe made with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs.

Oct 6, French Cream Style Eggs

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:14:26 GMT

Question: I have a French friend...and his grandmother used to make a breakfast dish.....with a white cream and scrambled eggs....I wonder if this was

Oct 4, French Cakes - Images, Descriptions, and Recipes

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:04:27 GMT

Discover classic French cakes: baba au rhum, gateau moka, dacquoise, corquembouche and more. Images, descriptions and recipes.

Sep 27, Coq au Vin Recipe - Chicken in Wine Sauce

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:14:15 GMT

Here is an easy coq au vin recipe. This classic chicken in wine sauce can be made with red or white wine and either in a slow cooker or on the stove top.

Sep 25, Steamed Cauliflower with Vinaigrette and Eggs

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:15:40 GMT

Steamed cauliflower only takes minutes to prepare. Here it is served with chopped eggs, parsley, and a shallot infused vinaigrette sauce.

Sep 11, Easy Rum Cake Recipe - Gateau Nantais

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 08:30:35 GMT

Here is a sure to please and very easy French rum cake recipe. Gateau nantais features ground almonds, salted butter and of course rum.

Aug 26, French Dairy Products - Milk, Butter, Cheese and More

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:04:08 GMT

Learn all about French dairy products including creme fraiche, fromage blanc, yogurt, butter and, of course, cheese.

Aug 21, French Sausage - Andouilette, Boudin, Cervelas and More

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:08:31 GMT

French sausage includes a lovely variety of preparations. Learn about some of these regional specialities and the difference between a saucisse and a saucisson.

Aug 16, Baked Eggplant Recipe

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:09:13 GMT

Easy baked eggplant recipe with sliced tomatoes, herbes de Provence, garlic, and cheese. Great accompaniment to sausage and rice.

Jul 31, Cups To Grams

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:41:13 GMT

Question: Hi, Can you give me the conversions from cup to grams etc. There are lots of differing conversions could you point me in the right direction?

Jul 16, French Dining School

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:42:19 GMT

The French Dining School offers gourmet cooking classes in the gastronomically rich region of Brittany France.

Jul 15, Pineapple and French Cooking?

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:58:28 GMT

Question: Hi, I need an original recipe created by me and I am thinking about using a sauce with red wine and pineapple on meat. But I am not sure, can

Jul 15, Serving French Guests in America

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:52:00 GMT

Question: Hi, My husband has a young, French co-worker that just moved to the area a few weeks ago. He went to college here and I think this is his first

Jun 20, French Wine Regions

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:17:00 GMT

Discover the eleven different French wine regions, including world famous Bordeaux and Bourgogne (Burgundy). Each is unique in its climate, techniques, and history.

Jun 17, Chez Maurice et Linda

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:47:51 GMT

Many years ago, I spent a year living in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. I lived with a French family and the food at this restaurant reminds me very

Jun 16, Walnut Grove Cooking School

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:16:06 GMT

The Walnut Grove cooking school offers hands-on, professionally taught, French cooking classes in a beautiful location in the Loire Valley region of France.

Jun 15, French Bottled Water

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:07:22 GMT

Learn about French bottled water - how it is labeled, the top brands, and some suggestions for choosing one to suit your needs.

Jun 13, Salmon Appetizer Bread Recipe

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:47:26 GMT

This salmon appetizer bread recipe is made from fresh salmon fillet and leeks. Slice in cubes for a popular French hors d'oeuvres or try it as a starter course.

Jun 10, Pan Fried Potatoes

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:35:12 GMT

Question: What is the tastiest cooking oil for pan-fried French fries? Answer: I think in general when frying foods you don't want the oil to add

Jun 10, Storing Red Wine Sauce

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:34:41 GMT

Question: How many days ahead can I make a cabernet reduction wine sauce and can it be frozen? Thank you. Answer: Bonjour. Thanks for visiting EFF.

Jun 10, Madeleines

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:18:31 GMT

Question: Why is it when I bake my madeleines in the proper pan, the ridges never show. I really would like to see the ridges. Response: Hi Connie,

Jun 9, French Table Manners

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:12:39 GMT

Learn the basics of French table manners with these few rules. Nothing too complicated - it is a lot about respect, a little about looking good, and

Jun 7, Cherry Clafoutis Recipe

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:15:11 GMT

Try this cherry clafoutis recipe for a very quick and easy French dessert. Directions are included for making all sorts of similar recipes including apple clafoutis.

May 31, Salmon Rillettes Recipe

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:10:31 GMT

Here is an easy salmon rillettes recipe that uses both fresh and smoked salmon for extra flavor. Serve as an appetizer, starter course, or even as a sandwich spread.

May 31, Tarragon Chicken Recipe

Tue, 31 May 2011 04:36:12 GMT

Here is an easy tarragon chicken recipe that uses this fresh herb to great effect with little effort. The sauce includes lemon, cream, and black pepper.

May 24, Financier Recipe

Tue, 24 May 2011 12:47:30 GMT

This Financier recipe is for the traditional French tea cake formed to look like a brick of gold. Made with almond meal and almond extract for a deliciously different sweet something.

May 23, Cake with Strawberries

Mon, 23 May 2011 04:33:57 GMT

Do you know the name of the layer cake that has sliced strawberries in it with Triple Sec liqueur and crme anglaise (I think). It has the chantilly

May 23, Moelleux au Chocolat

Mon, 23 May 2011 04:33:27 GMT

I have a question about the recipe, I thought it was delicious when I finished cooking it, but I was just curious and was wondering what region or city

May 4, Crustless Quiche Recipe

Wed, 04 May 2011 14:12:36 GMT

This crustless quiche recipe works with just about any type of filling. It is made with just a little bit of flour, but there is also a gluten free version. Low carb.

May 1, Famous French Food - Popular Foods in France

Sun, 01 May 2011 14:25:49 GMT

Famous French food? With such a variety of dishes, desserts, pastries and recipes of all sorts, the list of popular foods in France is nearly endless.

Apr 27, Paris to Provence Culinary Adventures

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:43:47 GMT

Paris to Provence offers unique culinary adventures to anyone who wants to tour France and learn about wonderful French food at the same time.

Apr 21, Print Ratatouille Tradition

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:33:40 GMT

Print ratatouille tradition recipe.

Apr 18, What's For Dinner?

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:24:39 GMT

This fanciful Easter chicken is dubbed "Poule au Pot" or chicken in the pot. She is the creation of Camille Lesecq, the head pastry chef at the Hotel Le Meurice in Paris.

Made out of white chocolate, the plump hen is surrounded by marzipan vegetables. You can order her at the hotel's restaurant Le Dali this coming weekend.

Apr 18, Poule ou Lapin?

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:04:48 GMT

For Easter in France the children are just as likely to be gifted with a chocolate chicken as a chocolate bunny rabbit. Just like at Christmastime with the parade of buche de Noels, many top notch candy makers like to come out with their version of this classic Easter treat. Pictured here is the poule facettes offered by the wonderful Parisian chocolate shop, La mre de famille. If you happen to be in France, you can pick up one just in time for Easter at one of their six Paris locations.

Apr 17, Karl Lagerfeld's Coca-Cola Light

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:48:50 GMT

Karl Lagerfeld teams up with Coca-Cola to bring us these trendy Coca-Cola light bottles available now in Europe. I'm not a big fan of either Monsieur or the drink, but I do like the design. Fun.

Mar 31, Creme de Cassis - French Black Currant Liqueur

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:36:36 GMT

Creme de cassis is a sweet French liqueur made from black currants that can be used in any number of cocktails and recipes. There are several popular brands, but it is most notably produced in the Dijon region of France.

Mar 29, French Blue Cheese

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:41:07 GMT

There is more to French blue cheese then the world famous Roquefort. Learn about Fourme d'Ambert, Saint Agur, Bleu de Bresse, Bleu d'Auvergne and more.

Mar 8, Chambord Liqueur - French Raspberry Liqueur

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:40:35 GMT

Chambord liqueur is a French raspberry alcohol from the Loire Valley. Here are a few recipes and a quick visit to the castle that inspired the drink.

Mar 7, Eiffel Tower Centerpieces and Party Decorations

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:54:08 GMT

Use these Eiffel Tower centerpieces and party decorations to give your next get together a little French flavor.

Mar 6, Alsace France - Food and Recipes

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 07:30:42 GMT

The food and recipes of Alsace France are testimony to a region that truly embraces food. Come along on a delicious journey.

Feb 19, Baba au Rhum

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:58:43 GMT

Try this rapid and easy baba au rhum cake recipe when you have a craving for the traditional French rum cake, but not a lot of time for fussing in the kitchen.

Feb 13, Chicken Stock Recipe

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:03:23 GMT

Try this homemade chicken stock recipe and you may never use another bouillon cube. Making your own is easy and the perfect starting point for tasty soups and other favorite recipes.

Feb 11, Chocolate Eclair Recipe

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:43:48 GMT

This chocolate eclair recipe includes all of the directions you will need to know how to make this French pastry, including an easy vanilla pastry cream filling.

Feb 9, Cheese Puff Recipe

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:56:56 GMT

This cheese puff recipe makes tasty and easy little appetizers called gougeres in French. Made with choux pastry, you can vary the cheese and add other ingredients as you wish.

Feb 7, Choux Pastry Recipe - Basic Choux Paste for French Pastries

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:53:01 GMT

Here is a choux pastry recipe that can be used to make many different pastries including gougeres, eclairs and cream puffs. Learn why choux paste might fail and a little French history too.

Jan 24, Pate Brisee Recipe for Quiche and Tart Crusts

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:36:12 GMT

Here is an easy pate brisee recipe that works great every time. Both sweet and savory versions are given so you can use it for all of your quiches and tarts.

Jan 19, Pastry Cream Recipe - Vanilla, Chocolate and More

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:35:00 GMT

Use this easy pastry cream recipe as a filling for all sorts of French pastries, tarts and desserts. Includes vanilla, chocolate, citrus, and more flavors.